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Tournaments  | Story | 6/30/2021

Champs Crowned at WWBA Northeast

Photo: .9ers Baseball Club (Perfect Game)
Champions were crowned on Monday at the Perfect Game WWBA 17U Northeast Championship and the PG WWBA 16U Northeast Championship. Championship Monday took place at both Richmond County Youth Complex in Staten Island (17U) and Columbus Park in Piscataway, N.J. (16U). The teams made it through a grueling couple days despite the extremely high temperatures.
 
 
.9ers Baseball Club completes the clean sweep to take home the 17U NE Championship

The Wall, N.J. based .9ers Baseball Club descended on Staten Island this weekend with an experienced roster of Division-I commits and talented uncommitted prospects. They navigated around the hot and humid weather, going unscathed throughout the five-day event by claiming a 7-2 victory over a previously-unbeaten East Coast Ghost Squad in the title game.



The Niners got to the final on the back and right-handed arm of Army commit Jack Frankovic (2022, Little Silver, N.J.) as he threw a complete game shutout over an unbeaten 5 Star National 17U Adrenaline. The strongly-built primary outfielder held the talented 5 Star squad in check, holding a team that was averaging 12 runs per game to just four hits and the aforementioned zero runs. Frankovic ran his fastball up to 86 mph early before settling into the low-80s for the duration of his seven innings. He mixed in a sharp breaking ball to disrupt the timing of hitters effectively, as he maneuvered through an extremely deep lineup. For his efforts in their semifinal victory, Frankovic was named the events Most Valuable Pitcher.
 
East Coast Ghost made their way into the championship game unscathed, after securing a come-from-behind victory over a scrappy, well-coached Next Level Scout team. CJ (Christopher) Wisniewski was the star in this one, as he drove in 5 runs to culminate the comeback with his fifth-inning grand slam. Collin Kratzer provided three scoreless innings out of the ‘pen to secure the victory, as the energetic Army commit ran his fastball up to 88 mph in this one and allowed just one hit along the way.
 
The championship matchup was a relatively close affair through four innings, as East Coast Ghost pushed across a single run in the top of the third by virtue of well-manufactured run. Both starting pitchers were on point early, as they navigated through talented lineups on both sides to minimize damage well.
 
The .9ers broke through in the bottom of the fifth, as they scored their first two runs by virtue of a leadoff single by Charlie Tallman (2022, Fair Haven, N.J.), a walk and two consecutive hit-by-pitches. Duke commit Andrew Fischer (2022, Wall, N.J.) continued the scoring for the .9ers, driving in two more runs on his single to right field. Nicholas Lovarco (2022, Wall, N.J.) followed Fischer’s single up with a deep two-RBI triple to center field, capping off a seven-run inning for his team. Columbia commit Andrew Argenziano (2022, Closter, N.J.) and uncommitted Anthony Bubba (2023, Lake Hopatcong, N.J.) held East Coast Ghost to just two runs over the course of seven innings, allowing just three hits to a very talented lineup.

5 Star National 17U Adrenaline’s Beck Milner (2022, Park City, Utah) took home Most Valuable Player honors, after hitting .588 (10-for-17) during the event. The Yale commit smashed three home runs and drove in 18 runs.
 


-John McAdams
 
MVP Beast 2023 National Takes Home The 16U NE Championship

Our first semifinal on Championship Monday featured two heavyweights in the form of Sportika Baseball Academy 16u Elite and MA Show 16u National.

George Mason right-handed pitching commit Tyler Kane (2022, Manalapan, N.J.) took the mound for Sportika, dealing strikes early and often. Kane was a defender’s best friend, attacking hitters aggressively without wasting any pitches. He featured two plus off-speed pitches, one being an 11-5 slurve and the other a gross fading changeup that looked exactly like a fastball coming out of the hand. Kane held velo well, sitting 83-86 for almost the entirety of his outing while topping 87 with a heavy fastball.
 
To close out the win 2-0 for Sportika was Virginia Tech commit Justin Herbstman (2023, Matawan, N.J.). One look at Herbstman and anyone will tell you the tall lefty is extremely projectable with the potential to add strength and shoot his velo up even more. While raw, Herbstman has a lot to like in terms of tools, pumping an 85 mph fastball from a very low whippy three-quarters arm slot with a deceptive 11-5 curve to complement. Herbstman is another name who has yet to come even close to hitting his ceiling.
 
On the offensive front for Sportika’s playoff run was 2023 SS prospect Reece Moroney (Fair Haven, NJ). Moroney can only be described as a pure hit machine, drilling balls to all parts of the field with a sweet smooth stroke. Moroney can’t be pitched a certain way as he’ll hit the ball exactly where it’s pitched with a level line drive approach. He was effective on the bases and displayed super soft hands at SS with effortless transitions and zip across the diamond.
 
Sportika’s reign came to an end however when they were defeated by MVP Beast 2023 National by a score of 12-3. Tournament MVP George Trimigliozzi (2023, Islip, N.Y.) did all he possibly could for Beast over the course of the tournament, including racking up 11 hits and 6 RBI. Trimigliozzi displayed quick hands with a direct bat path to the baseball, using all parts of the field with power. He was certainly an aggressive hitter at the plate, jumping on the first pitch he liked and dictating the at-bat on his terms. What’s most impressive about Trimigliozzi was his ability to effect the game from all aspects, including pitching and in the outfield. He showcased a live arm from both positions and gunned a runner trying to tag from third on Championship Monday.

Trimigliozzi was named the MVP of the tournament for his efforts, a well-deserved honor for the Islip native. Kane was given MV-Pitcher honors.
 


-AJ Denny

Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

14u WWBA Returns to Hoover

Kinley Kitchens
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One of the most anticipated events on the summer travel baseball calendar returns this week as the 2026 Perfect Game 14U WWBA National Championship gets underway in Hoover and the surrounding Birmingham area. Now in its 19th year, the tournament has established itself as the premier event for 14U players across the country, annually attracting some of the top young talent in amateur baseball. This year’s championship will feature 129 teams competing for a national title, continuing a tradition that has seen organizations such as East Cobb Astros, Team Elite, USA Prime, SBA Bolts National, and defending champion ZT National Prospects take home the trophy. As always, the field is loaded with elite prospects, many of whom are already becoming familiar names within the Perfect Game community. Starting off strong with Christopher Cabrera, the No. 1 overall player and No. 1 third baseman...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

UBC West Scout Notes: Days 5-7

Perfect Game Staff
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UBC West Scout Notes: Days 1-2 | Days 3-4 Impressive performance on both sides from Cole Migaki, working 5 and striking out 3 w/o allowing a walk for the ND. FB 81-83 T85, BB 73-74 #UBCWest https://t.co/nSIx0UVQY7 pic.twitter.com/t2zXIpPLCO — Perfect Game California (@California_PG) June 16, 2026 Cole Migaki (2029, Vancouver, Wash.) Migaki is a high-end prospect, putting that on display with one of the more consistent performances at the 15u UBC West.  He totaled five hits, drove in four and walked six times to only two strike outs to help lead the Baum Bats to the title.  He has a projectable frame 6-foot-1, 170-pounds with strength throughout.  The right-hander made an appearance on the mound, throwing five-innings and striking out three without allowing a walk.  The fastball was up to 86 with run and coupled it with a sharp breaking ball in the...
Tournaments | Story | 6/19/2026

Road to the 2026 17U BCS Title

Emily Hicks
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This weekend, 11 teams will take the field for the 2026 17U BCS Challenge, a three-day event that brings together programs from across the country for a full slate of pool play and bracket action. With games beginning Friday and a champion crowned Sunday, the format leaves little room for slow starts, making every inning important from the opening pitch. The field features a mix of established programs and rising teams. With so many evenly matched rosters, there’s not much separation heading into the weekend, which puts importance on pitching depth, defensive consistency, and timely hitting. Pool play will quickly determine seeding, and even one loss can shift a team’s path heading into bracket play. One of the teams expected to be in the mix is Hawaii Elite 2G 17U National, a group that is 6-3 overall and ranked as “Honorable Mention” on the Perfect Games...
Draft | Rankings | 6/19/2026

PG Draft: Top 500 Update

Tyler Henninger
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Rk. Name Lvl Pos. B-T School Hometown State Commitment 1 Roch Cholowsky C SS R-R UCLA Chandler AZ 2 Grady Emerson H SS L-R Fort Worth Christian Argyle TX Texas 3 Vahn Lackey C C R-R Georgia Tech Suwanee GA 4 Jackson Flora C RHP R-R UC Santa Barbara Pleasanton CA 5 Jacob Lombard H SS R-R Gulliver Schools Miami FL Miami 6 Eric Booth Jr. H OF L-L Oak Grove Bassfield MS Vanderbilt 7 Drew Burress C OF R-R Georgia Tech Perry GA 8 Ryder Helfrick C C R-R Arkansas Discovery Bay CA 9 AJ Gracia C OF L-L Virginia Monroe NJ 10 Chris Hacopian C SS R-R Texas A&M Potomac MD 11 Gio Rojas H LHP L-R Marjory Stoneman Douglas Coral Springs FL Miami 12 Tyler Bell* C SS S-R Kentucky Frankfort IL 13 Cameron Flukey C RHP R-R Coastal Carolina Egg Harbor Township NJ 14 Ace Reese C 3B L-R Mississippi State Canton TX 15 Justin Lebron C SS R-R Alabama Miramar FL 16 Derek Curiel* C OF L-R LSU West Covina CA 17...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Softball Stars Over Florida Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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PG Stars Over Florida Showcase Clearwater, FL June 13-14, 2026   CLEARWATER, FLORIDA- Perfect Game Softball made its official debut in the state of Florida this past weekend at Eddie C. Moore sports complex. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was right for some great softball. We had many college coaches of all levels attend and our National Scouting Director was on hand to evaluate and highlight the athletes. We are excited for future events and the ability to promote and highlight the great athletes in the southeast! Below we highlight the 14U division where we had teams representing three states.     14U Division   Zoey Salas (2030, RHP/1B Windsor, CO) of the Colorado Angels 14U Breed was a standout player all weekend. She was a strong two-way player who proved to be a consistent force on both sides of the ball. Offensively, this left-handed hitter starts...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/18/2026

PG Aggieland Showcase

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PG Aggieland Showcase College Station, Texas June 13-14, 2026 Scouts: Brynn Baca & Karlie Milburn COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS- Perfect Game Softball was excited to return to College Station for the second annual Aggieland Showcase last weekend.. Some great competition was seen over the three age groups. We had two scouts on site to evaluate and highlight some of the athletes who caught their eyes. Thank you to all teams and players who competed so hard! Below we highlight those athletes who impressed our scouts. 18U Division Elizabeth Posada- Elizabeth Posada is a 2028 two-way player from Houston, Texas, competing for Aztecs Premier who brings an intriguing combination of offensive upside and athletic versatility. At the plate, Posada recently went 4-for-8 on the weekend, continuing to show consistency and offensive awareness. She sets up with a slightly open, wide stance and does a...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

Big Talent on Display at City of Palms

Alyssa Golden
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The fifth annual PG City of Palms Championship is set to take place in Fort Myers, Florida, from June 19-22, featuring teams from the 15U-18U age divisions. The four-day event will showcase some of the top talent in the state, including several nationally ranked prospects who have already made their presence felt this summer season. Before tournament play begins, here’s a look at some of the highest-ranked players expected to compete this weekend. Leading the group is catcher Nico Ayars in the 16U division. Ayars enters the weekend as the No. 135 player nationally, the No. 3 catcher in Florida and the No. 20 catcher in the country. Through 22 games this summer with Turn 2 Garcia, the right-handed hitter owns a .887 OPS while batting .306 with a .438 OBP and a .449 SLG. Ayars has collected 15 hits while driving in 12 runs and scoring 13 times. Ayars’ teammate, right-handed...
Softball | Softball Tournament | 6/17/2026

Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase

Dave Durbala
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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Perfect Game Softball Route 66 Summer Showcase, June 13-14, 2026. Twenty-Seven teams, representing the 14u and High School Divisions, arrived at the newly opened all turfed Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe, for the opportunity to showcase their talent in a five game guarantee format. As with anytime we bring a group of players together for competition, there will be those players that rise to the challenge and turn in performances that earn them a place on our Top Performers list.  Below are some of the players, from both divisions, that were recognized as top performers. 14U Division Kinley Abrams (2030 Bloomington, IL) is a RHH for Texas Glory IL-2030 (Wyatt). Setting up in a slightly wide parallel stance, into her back leg, Abrams gains separation with a  push back to transfer weight, and then utilizes a small stride to launch her swing. Abrams works a...
Juco | Story | 6/18/2026

PG JUCO Awards & Final Top 25

Blaine Peterson
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Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leffel - RHP - Fresno City College 2026 Stat Line: 89.1 IP | 12-1 | 1.91 ERA | .83 WHIP | 118 K An outstanding individual pitching season in California JUCO baseball this spring. A model of consistency on the mound making starts in January through May for Fresno City. Worked over 89 innings on the mound and made 14 starts where he threw at least 5 innings. Ranked in the top 5 of California JUCO in wins, ERA and strikeouts. And one of the only pitchers in all of JUCO to reach the benchmarks of 10+ wins (12), a sub 2.00 ERA (1.91 ERA) and 100 strikeouts (118 K). A consistent and dominant presence on the mound for a team that went 40-5 this past spring. Congratulations to Nathan Leffel, 2026 Perfect Game JUCO Pitcher of the Year. Ryan Bradford | FR | OF@JCCCBaseball Everything I have from this spring starting with HR’s 31 & 32 today. This is...
Tournaments | Story | 6/18/2026

150 Teams Set to Battle at SE Select

Will Dembo
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As summer travel season continues to ramp up, more than 150 teams from 13-17u from all over the nation will meet in East Cobb as they look to showcase their talents and compete for a trophy in the PG Southeast Select Championship. The tournament will kick off with pool play on Thursday, June 18th, and champions will be crowned following bracket play on Monday, June 22nd. The 13u division will host 23 teams from four different states in the major style tournament. The East Cobb Astros and Ninth Inning Royals will share the spotlight as the only nationally ranked teams in the field as the Astros enter the weekend as the No. 45 ranked squad and Ninth Inning falls at the No. 31 spot. 14u will also play as a major tournament for the weekend and contains 31 teams looking to compete for a trophy. Although there are currently no nationally recognized teams in the pool, PFA Regional will be a...
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